Many African leaders confirm participation in Russia-Africa summit — diplomat
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“You saw both from the SPIEF (St. Petersburg International Economic Forum – TASS) as well as from the meetings the president [of Russia Vladimir Putin] held with a delegation of the leaders of African countries that African nations and their leaders are set to develop constructive dialogue with Russia on a wide range of problems, from Ukraine to direct issues linked with our bilateral relations,” Oleg Ozerov said